Donley County Health Data
Donley County, Texas
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Donley County, Texas
Donley's life expectancy lags nation
Donley County residents live to 73.3 years on average, about 2 years less than the U.S. average of 75.4 years. One in five residents (20.8%) report poor or fair health, slightly above the national poor/fair health rate of 19.5%.
Below average across Texas
Donley County ranks below the Texas average for life expectancy at 73.3 years compared to the state's 74.3 years. The county's uninsured rate of 21.5% exceeds Texas's 19.8% average, leaving more residents without coverage.
Comparable to rural Texas peers
Donley's 73.3-year life expectancy aligns with other rural panhandle counties facing similar healthcare access challenges. Its 20.8% poor/fair health rate falls between nearby Eastland County (22.1%) and Erath County (21.2%).
Rural healthcare access unclear
Donley County reports a 21.5% uninsured rate, meaning roughly one in five residents lack health coverage. Data on primary care and mental health provider availability is currently unavailable, making it difficult to assess local access to specialists.
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With over one in five Donley County residents uninsured, exploring coverage options through the Texas Health Insurance Marketplace or local community health centers could improve access to preventive care. Residents earning below 200% of poverty level may qualify for Medicaid expansion or subsidized plans.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.